This my first baby and im clueless.I gave birth five weeks ago and have had no problems i go for my check up next week but is it to early to start having intercourse again?
2007-03-24 02:28:02 · 12 answers · asked by luvsherarmyman2123 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i am pretty sure i was told to wait six weeks after having my son due to the possibility of causing an infection in the raw uterine lineing inside. for more info look up postpartum intercourse online.
2007-03-24 02:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Fili 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your doctor it is recommended to wait 4-8 weeks. Mostly to give your body a break and heal but also to avoid another pregnancy so close. Lord knows I didn't wait and was back at it at 2 weeks. Just use some extra birth control!
2007-03-24 11:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by novembersnow78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked that question too after I had my children. The doctor said that he advises you wait until 6 week check up but most people cant wait that long. I believe that its up to you and how your body feels. For me it was painful so I waited until I felt ready. No body else knows your body like you do so if you feel ok then all means--but still consult with your doctor when you do next week.
2007-03-24 09:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by neaquel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not unless you were specifically told not to because of severe tearing etc. If you feel comfortable and ready to start having intercourse again then go ahead but if you don't feel happy about it then don't do it. Also, don't forget to use contraception, you're very fertile at the moment after just having a baby.
2007-03-24 09:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors suggest waiting 6 weeks AND after your check up to make sure you are healed from delivery. If you and hubby are feeling up to it you could try it out. Go slow, and use lots of lubrication. The key is to go SLOW and get your body used to it.
2007-03-24 10:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Amy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors say wait 6 weeks, but I've heard of plenty of women who did it before 6 weeks. Just be really careful if you don't want to get pregnant....you can be super fertile after you have a baby.
2007-03-24 09:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told to wait six weeks. If you had an episiotomy or any tearing, you have to wait for it to heal before you start having sex. If you feel ok., you could try it. Just don't expect too much. Your body is still shrinking back to it's original shape, and things are still healing.
2007-03-24 09:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by Kat H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to wait until the checkup. When I went for mine with my last daughter, the doctor found 3 places that he had to treat with silver nitrate to heal them. If I had had intercourse, it would have caused an infection. Getting pregnant again is another reason.
2007-03-24 09:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ya i would wait to see the doctor and see what they say that is why they tell u to wait is that they want you to heal all the way and they check to make shure that everything is ok and then u can and i would wait but it is up to u but if i was u i would wait i know it is hard to wait but i did
2007-03-24 09:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by megryanmc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your ready go for it. You might bleed a little bit , I did. And you might get yelled at by your doc like i did lol.
2007-03-24 12:08:38 · answer #10 · answered by adrianne M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋